A convenient and clean forage feeding device

Abstract

This utility model relates to a convenient and clean feed feeding device, belonging to the technical field of livestock equipment. It includes a base frame, a feed trough, a support column, a limiting frame, a limiting rod, a neck clamp, a tilting shaft, and ear plates. A limiting shaft is fixed to one end of the feed trough near the support column. A limiting block is fixed to the top of the base frame at the outer end of the limiting shaft. The top of the limiting block has a limiting opening slot, and a locking mechanism for locking the limiting shaft is located on the outer side of the limiting block. Connecting rods are rotatably mounted on the upper parts of both ends of the limiting frame, and a neck clamp is fixedly connected to the other end of each connecting rod. A locking device for locking the neck clamp is located on the top of the support column. This utility model allows the feed trough to tilt around the tilting shaft, quickly cleaning residual feed and reducing mold growth. The locking mechanism prevents accidental tipping of the feed trough. When sheep are feeding, the neck clamp can be rotated down to hold the sheep's head in place, facilitating injections, IV drips, and sheep shearing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a convenient and clean forage feeding device, belonging to the field of aquaculture equipment technology. Background Technology

[0002] In sheep farming, the feeding trough is an indispensable core piece of equipment, and its performance directly affects the sheep's feeding safety and farming efficiency. Traditional sheep troughs are mostly fixed, one-piece structures, which have the following prominent problems: Difficult to clean: The trough is fixed and cannot be turned over, and the residue of hay and feed is easy to accumulate at the bottom and corners of the trough, which breeds mold and bacteria over a long period of time, increasing the risk of disease in sheep. Single function: It is only used for feeding grass and cannot be used to choke sheep while they are eating, or to perform operations such as injections, IV drips, or shearing. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a convenient and clean forage feeding device, solving the problems existing in the background art.

[0004] This utility model relates to a convenient and clean forage feeding device, including a base frame, a rectangular trough frame inside the base frame, an arc-shaped feed trough fixed inside the trough frame, support columns fixed at both ends of the top side of the base frame, a rectangular limiting frame fixed between the two support columns, multiple vertical limiting rods fixed inside the limiting frame, two outward V-shaped necking rods between adjacent limiting rods, a flip shaft fixed in the middle of both ends of the trough frame, an ear plate sleeved on the outside of the flip shaft, the ear plate fixed to the top of the base frame, a limiting shaft fixed at one end of the trough frame near the support column, a limiting block fixed to the top of the base frame at the outer end of the limiting shaft, a limiting opening slot at the top of the limiting block, a locking mechanism for locking the limiting shaft on the outside of the limiting block, connecting rods rotatably mounted on the upper part of both ends of the limiting frame, a clamping rod fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting rods, and a locking device for locking the clamping rod at the top of the support column.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment, the feed trough comprises an arc-shaped feed trough plate made of rubber material, with arc-shaped rubber side plates fixed to both ends of the feed trough plate. Both the rubber side plates and the top of the feed trough plate are fixed to the inner wall of the trough frame. The rubber feed trough plate and rubber side plates have smooth surfaces, making it difficult for feed residue to remain. Cleaning only requires a simple rinse to remove stains, reducing cleaning workload. Rubber has good elasticity and wear resistance, able to withstand the impact and friction of sheep while feeding, extending the service life of the feed trough. It also avoids the problems of easy corrosion and cracking found in metal or cement materials, reducing equipment maintenance costs.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, reinforcing ribs are fixed to the outer side of the rubber side plate, with the top of the reinforcing ribs fixed to the bottom of both ends of the channel frame. The reinforcing ribs enhance the connection strength between the rubber side plate and the channel frame, extending the service life of the entire device and ensuring long-term stable use.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the top of the necking rod is fixed to the limiting rod, and the bottom of the necking rod is fixed to the limiting frame.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, a rotating seat plate is rotatably mounted on the end of the connecting rod away from the clamping rod, and the rotating seat plate is fixed on the upper two side walls of the limiting frame; this facilitates the installation of the connecting rod.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the locking device includes a horizontal mounting hole located on the upper part of the support column. Both ends of the clamping rod have limiting holes that mate with the mounting hole. A limiting pin is inserted into the mounting hole to lock the clamping rod in place. An anti-detachment ring is provided on the limiting pin within the inner hole of the support column. The engagement of the limiting pin with the mounting hole and the limiting hole allows for quick locking of the clamping rod, is simple and convenient to operate, requires no complex tools, and facilitates daily adjustments by livestock farmers. The anti-detachment ring effectively prevents the limiting pin from falling off during use.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the locking mechanism includes locking guide rods fixed symmetrically about the limiting axis to the outside of the limiting block. Each locking guide rod is fitted with a locking guide sleeve. A limiting sleeve is fitted on the outer end of the limiting shaft. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting sleeve and the outer wall of the locking guide sleeve. A limiting plate is fixed to the outer end of the locking guide rod. A spring is fitted on the locking guide rod between the limiting plate and the locking guide sleeve. The elasticity of the spring pushes the locking guide sleeve to move along the locking guide rod, which drives the limiting sleeve to tighten around the limiting shaft through the connecting rod, thus achieving automatic locking of the slot frame without the need for manual additional fixing, simplifying the operation process. The cooperation between the locking guide rod and the locking guide sleeve ensures the stability of the movement direction of the limiting sleeve, avoiding deviation that could lead to locking failure. The limiting plate restricts the movement range of the locking guide sleeve, preventing it from disengaging from the locking guide rod. When the slot frame needs to be flipped for cleaning, simply pulling the limiting sleeve to compress the spring unlocks it, making the operation convenient and efficient, and significantly improving cleaning efficiency.

[0011] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: The feed trough can be rotated around the tilting axis, which can quickly clean up residual feed, reduce mold growth, and lower the risk of disease in sheep. It is also equipped with a locking mechanism to prevent accidental tipping of the feed trough. The neck bar acts as a control bar to regulate the sheep's feeding position, prevent them from bumping into each other and spilling feed, and reduce breeding costs. When the sheep are feeding, the neck bar can be rotated down to hold the sheep's head in place, making it convenient to perform operations such as injections, intravenous infusions, and shearing. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Partial structural diagram Figure 1 ; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Partial structural diagram Figure 2 ; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top surface structure at the connection between the material trough and the limiting shaft. Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point A; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the limiting frame; In the diagram: 1. Material trough plate; 2. Reinforcing rib plate; 3. Rubber side plate; 4. Base frame; 5. Trough frame; 6. Tilting shaft; 7. Limiting sleeve; 8. Limiting shaft; 9. Limiting block; 10. Support column; 11. Rotating seat plate; 12. Connecting rod; 13. Neck clamping rod; 14. Limiting pin; 15. Anti-detachment ring; 16. Locking guide rod; 17. Limiting disc; 18. Locking guide sleeve; 19. Limiting frame; 20. Limiting rod; 21. Neck clamping rod; 22. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0014] Example 1, as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model is a convenient and clean forage feeding device, including a base frame 4, a rectangular trough frame 5 inside the base frame 4, an arc-shaped feed trough fixed inside the trough frame 5, support columns 10 fixed at both ends of the top side of the base frame 4, a rectangular limiting frame 19 fixed between the two support columns 10, multiple vertical limiting rods 20 fixed inside the limiting frame 19, and two outward V-shaped necking rods 21 between adjacent limiting rods 20. A flipping shaft 6 is fixed in the middle of both ends of the trough frame 5. The outer side of the frame is fitted with an ear plate, which is fixed to the top of the base frame 4. One end of the slot frame 5 is fixed with a limiting shaft 8 near the support column 10. The outer end of the limiting shaft 8 is provided with a limiting block 9 fixed to the top of the base frame 4. The top of the limiting block 9 is provided with a limiting opening slot. The outer side of the limiting block 9 is provided with a locking mechanism for locking the limiting shaft 8. The upper parts of both ends of the limiting frame 19 are rotatably mounted with connecting rods 12. The other ends of the connecting rods 12 are fixedly connected with a clamping rod 13. The top of the support column 10 is provided with a locking device for locking the clamping rod 13.

[0015] Before feeding, use the locking mechanism to lock the limiting shaft 8 and rotate the neck clamp 13 upwards to lock it with the locking device. Then, spread the hay evenly in the feed trough, ensuring that the hay height does not exceed the top of the feed trough to prevent spillage. When the sheep are eating, their heads can be inserted into the feed trough through the two neck clamps 21 to eat.

[0016] When the trough needs to be cleaned, the locking mechanism releases the limiting shaft 8, and then the trough frame 5 is rotated around the flipping shaft 6 until the trough opening faces downwards, so that the residual residue can be poured out; this makes cleaning convenient.

[0017] When it is necessary to perform operations such as injections, intravenous infusions, or shearing on the sheep, the locking device can be loosened while the sheep is eating, and the neck clamp 13 can be rotated downwards to limit the upper part of the sheep's neck. Then, the injections, intravenous infusions, or shearing can be performed.

[0018] In Example 2, based on Example 1, the material trough includes an arc-shaped material trough plate 1 made of rubber material. Arc-shaped rubber side plates 3 are fixed to both ends of the material trough plate 1. The tops of both the rubber side plates 3 and the material trough plate 1 are fixed to the inner wall of the trough frame 5. The material trough plate 1 and the rubber side plates 3 are made of wear-resistant nitrile rubber, which has good elasticity and is easy to clean.

[0019] A reinforcing rib plate 2 is fixed to the outside of the rubber side plate 3, and the top of the reinforcing rib plate 2 is fixed to the bottom of both ends of the groove frame 5.

[0020] The top of the neck rod 21 is fixed to the limiting rod 20, and the bottom of the neck rod 21 is fixed to the limiting frame 19.

[0021] A rotating seat plate 11 is rotatably mounted on the end of the connecting rod 12 away from the clamping rod 13. The rotating seat plate 11 is fixed on the upper two side walls of the limiting frame 19.

[0022] The locking device includes a horizontal mounting hole on the upper part of the support column 10. The two ends of the clamping rod 13 have limiting holes that mate with the mounting hole. A limiting pin 14, which can be inserted into the limiting hole to lock the clamping rod 13, is provided in the mounting hole. An anti-disengagement ring 15 is provided on the limiting pin 14 in the inner hole of the support column 10. When the clamping rod 13 is not in use, the limiting pin 14 is pulled to the left, and then the connecting rod 12 is rotated around the hinge axis of the rotating base plate 11, causing the clamping rod 13 to flip upwards and contact the support column 10. Then, the limiting hole and the mounting hole are connected, and the limiting pin 14 is inserted into the limiting hole and the mounting hole for locking. When the clamping rod 13 needs to be used, the limiting pin 14 is pulled to the left, and the connecting rod 12 is flipped downwards.

[0023] The locking mechanism includes locking guide rods 16 symmetrical about the limiting shaft 8, fixed to the outside of the limiting block 9. Each locking guide rod 16 is fitted with a locking guide sleeve 18. A limiting sleeve 7 is fitted on the outer end of the limiting shaft 8. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting sleeve 7 and the outer wall of the locking guide sleeve 18. A limiting plate 17 is fixed to the outer end of the locking guide rod 16. A spring 22 is fitted on the locking guide rod 16 between the limiting plate 17 and the locking guide sleeve 18. During cleaning, the limiting sleeve 7 is pulled to compress the spring 22, causing the limiting sleeve 7 to disengage from the limiting shaft 8, thus releasing the limiting. Then, the trough frame 5 is flipped so that the limiting shaft 8 disengages from the limiting opening slot. The trough frame 5 is then flipped around the flipping shaft 6 until the trough opening faces downwards, allowing residual straw to be poured out.

[0024] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, the terms "inner", "outer", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not require that this utility model must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

Claims

1. A convenient and easy-to-clean forage feeding device, comprising a base frame (4), a rectangular trough frame (5) provided on the inner side of the base frame (4), an arc-shaped feed trough fixed inside the trough frame (5), support columns (10) fixed at both ends of the top side of the base frame (4), a rectangular limiting frame (19) fixed between the two support columns (10), a plurality of vertical limiting rods (20) fixed inside the limiting frame (19), and two outward V-shaped necking rods (21) provided between adjacent limiting rods (20), characterized in that: A flip shaft (6) is fixed at the middle of both ends of the slot frame (5). An ear plate is fitted on the outside of the flip shaft (6). The ear plate is fixed on the top of the base frame (4). A limit shaft (8) is fixed on one end of the slot frame (5) near the support column (10). A limit block (9) is fixed on the top of the base frame (4) at the outer end of the limit shaft (8). A limit opening slot is provided on the top of the limit block (9). A locking mechanism for locking the limit shaft (8) is provided on the outside of the limit block (9). A connecting rod (12) is rotatably installed on the upper part of both ends of the limit frame (19). A clamping rod (13) is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting rod (12) at both ends. A locking device for locking the clamping rod (13) is provided on the top of the support column (10).

2. The convenient and clean forage feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trough includes an arc-shaped trough plate (1) made of rubber material. Arc-shaped rubber side plates (3) are fixed at both ends of the trough plate (1). The tops of the rubber side plates (3) and the trough plate (1) are both fixed to the inner side wall of the trough frame (5).

3. The convenient and clean forage feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib plate (2) is fixed to the outside of the rubber side plate (3), and the top of the reinforcing rib plate (2) is fixed to the bottom of both ends of the groove frame (5).

4. The convenient and clean forage feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the necking rod (21) is fixed to the limiting rod (20), and the bottom of the necking rod (21) is fixed to the limiting frame (19).

5. The convenient and clean forage feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating seat plate (11) is rotatably mounted on the end of the connecting rod (12) away from the clamping rod (13). The rotating seat plate (11) is fixed on the upper two side walls of the limiting frame (19).

6. The convenient and clean forage feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking device includes a horizontal mounting hole on the upper part of the support column (10), and limiting through holes that cooperate with the mounting hole at both ends of the clamping rod (13). A limiting pin (14) that can be inserted into the limiting through hole to lock the clamping rod (13) is provided in the mounting hole. An anti-disengagement ring (15) is provided on the limiting pin (14) in the inner hole of the support column (10).

7. The convenient and clean forage feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes locking guide rods (16) fixed on the outside of the limiting block (9) and symmetrical about the limiting shaft (8). Each locking guide rod (16) is fitted with a locking guide sleeve (18). The outer end of the limiting shaft (8) is fitted with a limiting sleeve (7). The outer wall of the limiting sleeve (7) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking guide sleeve (18) with a connecting rod. The outer end of the locking guide rod (16) is fixed with a limiting plate (17). A spring (22) is fitted on the locking guide rod (16) between the limiting plate (17) and the locking guide sleeve (18).

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